Lapis 6mm Round 8-Inch 5pf5292026 Pietersite has been called the

Pietersite has been called the Tempest Stone for its colors of deep blue and gray with metallic gold and flashes of brilliant chatoyancy as it catches the light

but occasionally gabbro comes in oranges and greens

Mexican Laguna Lace Agate is one of the most prized agates in the world

that were deposited in shallow sea beds

The stone can also include its namesake sage green

Lapis 6mm Round 8-Inch 5pf5292026 Pietersite has been called theLapis, or Lapis Lazuli, is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. During the Renaissance, Lapis was ground and processed to make the pigment ultramarine for use in frescoes and oil painting. It is not a mineral, but a combination of minerals, including lazurite, calcite, sodalite and pyrite. Note: Our 8 inch line of Lapis has had its color enhanced by dyeing.